International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend 17 Aug 2024

International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend

The lighthouse featured in today"s image stands in Carvoeiro in the Algarve on the southern coast of Portugal. Built in 1919, the Alfanzina lighthouse shines out over the ocean to help ships navigate the dangerous waters that surround the area. A popular tourist destination, the lighthouse also has become a symbol of the region"s deep links to the sea. If you"re lucky enough to live near a lighthouse, this weekend is the perfect time to pay it a visit.

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